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I offered the 18th seminar at East Greenbush Community Library (1) on Jan 10, 2018 from 6.30 to 8.30 pm. Attended by 7 women and 4 men. A folder containing my key handouts and testimonials was given to each participant (2), (3).

Summary of the Feedback

I will practice this technique for my (concern)

Stress and Sleeping

For stress reduction, Improved sleep, Improved quality of life and health

Stress, Falling asleep

Getting back to sleep

Sleep

Sleep,Tension

Stress, Learning to relax

Relaxation, Relieve stress

General Stress reduction

My ‘Take home’ points

Practice breathing

Learn to relax

Practice for six months, Breathe through nose and counting

Focus of breathing to relax

Breathing meditation based on counting, Practice when you have time anywhere

I offered the 16th seminar at East Greenbush Community Library (1) on January 11, 2017 from 6.30 to 8.30 pm. Attended by 12 adults. A folder containing my key handouts and sample testimonials was given to each participant (2), (3). It was interesting to hear from a participant that she attended the seminar a few years back and the technique helped her sleep. She came this time along with her husband. They both met me at the end and her husband commented “she falls asleep so quickly”. She said she brought him along because he does not sleep well.

Summary of the Feedback

I will practice this technique for my (concern)

Anxiety and Insomnia

Insomnia and to turn my brain “Off” when I want to sleep.

Sleep

Anxiety and Panic attacks

Stress

Relax when feeling stressed

Increased peace

My ‘Take home’ points

3 Steps/ ways to fall asleep

Breathing at bedtime and awakening

Practice breathing, Try morning routine

Waking up with stretches and breathing, Chanting, Picking something that speaks to my heart

I like the ideas of breathing techniques before sleep and after waking

Stretching techniques before starting the day

Counting while breathing

Evaluation of the seminar

Very satisfied – 9 (only 9 people returned the forms. Two people left early as they had an appointment)

Comments

I took this class a few years ago & the breathing techniques definitely help with my sleep.

Very useful ideas to use going forward.

Too short! I loved every minute. I want to learn more.

Counting, Feeling, folding – I will use tonight to relax and sleep.

Very passionate about topic, obviously a major part of his life

Thank you for sharing from your learning.

Great!

Thank you!

Counting, feeling and folding modes – I will use tonight to relax and sleep. Thank you so much!

The seminar was the first of 3 classes for which two young people registered: a Software Engineer to relieve his anxiety and headaches and his sister-in-law for insomnia. They were supplied with a set of my handouts and sample testimonials (1). Their feedback summary –

I will use this technique for my

Anxiety, Headache

Sleeping problem

My take home points

Very helpful to relax and stay calm. These techniques (Finger modes, counting or 911) can be practiced anywhere. I can choose any of these techniques according to the situation.

Concentrate on your breathing anywhere, any place.

Evaluation of the seminar

Very satisfied – 2

Comments

Very nice teaching, Good for a better life.

Thank you very much for helping me as otherwise I was losing my control from myself.

The second seminar of 1 hour was held on 8/13/14 at the Van Rensselaer Manor Skilled Nursing Facility for the aides working there. This free seminar was set up by the Education Director Jeanett Allen after she participated in the last class for the residents and saw the impact it made on them. The feedback received from the eight participants including Jeanett is summarized below. My presentation was video recorded for training further groups.

The same group will be offered 2 follow up sessions once in weekly/ bi-weekly.

I offered the second seminar at ‘Venture Inward’ (2) on June 18, 2014 from 7 to 8.30 pm. This was set up by Margaret Kaufman owner of this business and a Hypnotherapist. Attended by total 5 adults, 4 female and 1 male. A set of my key handouts (1) was distributed to every participant.

I conducted 3 classes on ‘Focusing on breathing’ for 2 boys in Gr 8 at Robert C. Parker School over 2 months – April to May 2014 (1) (2). These were after school classes for an hour. The way the classes were done is explained at (3). Their combined feedback is presented below.

When did they practice?

Bedtime

Math class

Before homework

Mad at my brother

At School

What modes (s) did they practice?

Folding mode

Tip mode

Segment mode

Counting mode

Feeling mode

Staring mode

911 mode

Waking up postures on the bed – Phase I (4)

Why did they practice?

I started to lose focus

I was mad at my brother

To calm myself

I was tired

To relax

Before I went to my thesis presentation

I could not fall asleep

Could not focus at school

How did the breathing help me?

It helped me get all the distractions out of my mind and just lets me focus

It relaxes me

I was less mad at my brother who was bugging me

I was able to do my homework

I was able to sleep

I like the breathing because

It is very effective

It is relaxing and it works

It is relaxing and it is not hard to do

It helps me focus and it relaxes me

(1) How Can I Focus On Breathing?
(2) Robert C. Parker School
(3) How were the classes done?: In the first class, they were shown all the 7 modes and practiced them briefly – ‘Folding mode’, ‘Tip mode’, ‘Segment mode’, ‘Counting mode, ‘Feeling mode’ , ‘Staring mode’ and ‘911 mode’. They were advised to practice at bedtime. In the second class, we reviewed all the modes and corrections made. I suggested they use the technique on waking up in the bed, turning the body in four different positions. In the third class, they were shown the ‘Waking up postures’ and ‘Morning exercises’. In every class, they filled out a feedback form with the questions (a) When did I practice? (b) What mode did I practice?(c) Why did I practice? (d) How did the breathing help me?
(4) Waking up postures on the bed – Phase I